Repower thoughts

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danhebl

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C Dory Year
1994
C Dory Model
22 Angler
Hull Identification Number
dor226701394
Vessel Name
Victoria Raine
**note: if this has been rehashed recently please share thread.**

We have a 94 Angler 22. Currently has a 2014 90hp HO etec with a bad tilt/trim.

Etec has been problem free and very low maintenance. Fumes are problematic at times.

Because of fumes and cost to repair a discontinued motor we should Repower soon.

We have a low use Suzuki 9.9 kicker that is fine, kinda hate the vibration it makes though.

We are located in Knife River Marina, MN on Lake Superior.

Questions:

1. Size of Repower. I have seen every thing from single 50hp to twin 60hp. The 90HO seemed a little big except when fully loaded with 6 people and gear heading into Voyaguers National Park. Would a 70hp give better fuel usage?? Would love to hear why people chose what they did.

2. Brand that has worked well and why it was chosen.

Thanks!
 
I would suggest a DF 90 A Suzuki. It is the lightest of the major brands at 10 to 30 lbs ligher than the others. It is a good engine, and should do well for many years. The Suzuki will be lighter than your ETEC HO is (it is built on a heavier V4 block from the Standard ETEC, built on a smaller (by 0.4 liter) inline 3 cylinder block.

Only you can made the decision to spend a relatively small amount on a repair vs dropping somewhere near $10,000 on a new motor, rigging and installation. There is the safety factor of the newer motor, but you already have a great kicker.

I would stick with the 90 hp, a 70 will not be much lighter, and it is nice to go in the highlands 20's or take a full load those times it might be advantageous. The twins make little economic sense since you have the kicker. Also the kicker is a great trolliing motor, and you cannot run those waters without trolling!

Enjoy your trips.
 
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